4-star defensive end Markaviest Bryant commits to Auburn

Four-star defensive end Markaviest Bryant committed to Auburn on Wednesday morning, choosing Gus Malzahn's program over Georgia and LSU. Bryant is the second previously uncommitted recruit Auburn added to its class on National Signing Day, joining three-star defensive tackle Tyrone Truesdell.

Bryant, who took an official visit to Auburn last weekend, is now the third defensive lineman in Auburn's signing class as defensive line coach Rodney Garner helped the Tigers finish strong once again. Last year, Garner helped Auburn land five-star defensive tackle Derrick Brown on National Signing Day. Bryant, an Under Armour All-American out of Crisp County High in Cordele, Ga., joins Truesdell and three-star defensive tackle Alec Jackson along the line for Auburn in this class.

The 6-foot-4, 226-pound Bryant surprisingly chose Auburn over SEC rivals LSU and Georgia. Bryant, a speedy pass-rushing defensive end, gives Auburn added depth on the edge and could help fill the void at the Buck position vacated by NFL Draft early entrant Carl Lawson.